Double Indemnity is a new stage adaptation of James M. Cain’s 1940s novel, by Tom Holloway. It follows the film noir theme of the 1944 film as it tells of Phyllis Nirdlinger who seduces insurance salesman Walter Huff into killing her husband for his life insurance money. The play not explores the act itself but the consequences of trying to
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There was a real buzz in the air for press night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, after a nomination for best play at the Tony awards, Drama Desk awards and Drama League Awards as well as a hugely positive critical reception in the US this transfer was hotly anticipated and we were soon to learn, for very good reason. The
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Spanish Oranges at the Playground Theatre by Alba Arikha is a pacey drama that at surface level offers a subject matter perhaps many have seen before – the breakdown of a marriage. However, Arikha’s words provide an inspired new take on this – what contemporary fame, being chronically online vs offline, and being “cancelled” adds to the mix – taking
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I had the pleasure of seeing the recent production of 1.17am, Or Until the Words Run Out staged at the Finborough Theatre Thursday night. Zoe Hunter Gordon’s text, directed astutely by Sarah Stacey – tackles the relationship of two not quite yet estranged friends Katie (Catherine Ashdown) and Roni (Eileen Duffy) when the latter confronts her grieving friend in Katie’s
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Hunger Games on stage officially opened just under a month ago and finally got a chance to see it. As a huge fan of the books I was apprehensive about seeing it and whilst I wasn’t anticipating a production identical to the books due to how different the 2 mediums are I was hoping for the show to emote the
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Fresh off the back of Murder in the Dark Torben Betts has produced Murder at Midnight, set on New Years Eve where early arrivals home combined with an unexpected intruder sends the night spiralling into dangerous territory as secrets and manipulation all come to the fore. The production opens with the audience being told about the deceased and the murder
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Clarkston is a play that looks at life in small town America, told through the eyes of Jake and Chris who meet through their job in Costco. Jake, the outsider, determined to travel before he becomes unable to do so due to his illness and Chris battling with his mothers drug addiction forge an unlikely bond. Clarkston’s script by Samuel
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Born With Teeth is a fresh play that examines the relationship between Kit Marlowe and Will Shakespeare and their process of co-writing Henry VI Parts 1-3, where Kit is at his prime and Will is beginning to get a name for himself. Tucked away in a room we examine the politics of the time, the sexual chemistry between them sizzling
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The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return is a play firmly set in Luton and follows 2 friends Voice and Lewis over one night as they get ready for a house party, the highlight of the 16 year old friends week. It weaves in stories of neglect, class and violence as we meet a multitude of people
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I loved supporting emerging talent so when I was invited to Southwark Playhouses’ production of The Trials, staged by their youth ensemble I jumped at the chance. The play itself by Dawn King is set an an indeterminate point in the not too distant future where young people are sat as a jury of the older generation or ‘dionos’ as
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